Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is the broadest area of study in engineering. In contrast to other engineering disciplines, mechanical engineers are employed in significant percentages in almost all industrial and governmental organizations that employ engineers. The spectrum of activities in which mechanical engineers are engaged continues to expand. The curriculum has in turn become flexible to allow for the education of mechanical engineering students in many diverse and allied areas, or for graduate school preparation. The educational objectives of the Department of Mechanical Engineering are as follows: Successfully practice the profession of engineering Demonstrate career growth (e.g. increasing complexity of job assignment, career promotions, professional registration, patents, publications, and completion of advanced degrees) The undergraduate program includes a foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering sciences. The three key elements of the mechanical engineering undergraduate program are laboratory experience, design experience, and development of communication skills. The mechanical engineering curriculum affords the student the flexibility to pursue specific professional goals within the discipline.  Such an opportunity needs to be carefully considered by each student, so that elective courses are chosen with these goals in mind.  During the junior and senior years, the student selects 15 credit hours of technical electives. Mechanical and Energy Systems Engineering degree candidates must meet the academic requirements of the college and in addition must have an average GPA of 2.000 (C) in Mechanical and/or Energy Systems engineering courses completed at this university. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all engineering science and required mathematics courses. A grade of C or better is required for any transfer course from another college or university.